Illovo Sugar (Malawi) plc is the country's leading producer of raw, refined and specialty sugars; employing more than 9000 employees. Illovo Sugar (Malawi) plc is part of Illovo Sugar Africa Group; a wholly-owned subsidiary of Associated British Foods plc (ABF).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate, timely and insightful management reporting in a standardised format, done monthly for management reports, quarterly for estimates and annually for budget & strategic planning.
• Prepare cost dashboards to track costs and financial key performance indicators.
• Attend monthly meetings with relevant budget holders and ensure that costs are controlled within budget.
• Review phasing of all budgets versus actual expenditure and assist budget holders with queries.
• Liaise with budget holders with regards to estimates, other changes and ensure major variances are investigated and support appropriate corrective actions within Illovo to get back on track.
• Prepare and distribute cost reports, interrogate key cost to transaction level detail, reallocate incorrect costs posting & identify potential for improvements or efficiencies.
• Adhering to Illovo's procedures, policies and guidelines, including, without limitation, those relating to SHERQ, Competition Law and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC)

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (Accountancy, Business Administration, or Equivalent with applied skills level passed for ACCA or CIMA)
• Minimum 3–5 years working experience in Finance environment
• Good business analysis skills to generate business insight, add measurable value
• Exceptional accounting and reporting skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

How to Apply

• Please send your application letters together with detailed CV with copies of relevant certificates, traceable referees and National ID to:

The HR Mill Head,

Illovo Sugar (Malawi) plc,

P.O Box 46,

Dwangwa.

• E-mail: DwangwaCorporateMail@illovo.co.za

Closing date for receiving application letters is 27 May 2026 and only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

Illovo is an equal opportunity employer, and women are encouraged to apply.